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“Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of the summer internship. I learned so
much about writing a personal statement and resume, creating and presenting a poster, and
networking. I also gained valuable insight into different avenues of science like public health. I greatly appreciate all the time and
effort that faculty and staff put into this program — it was an amazing experience.”
— SURP Intern
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM Biomedical Research Opportunities Start Here!
HOUSING, MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION
Interns are responsible for their housing, meals, and local
transportation. Housing is available at the University of
Washington for approximately $2,300 for the duration of
the program. Interns are eligible to purchase a subsidized
transportation pass for $45. There is a free shuttle
between the Fred Hutch and University of Washington
campus that departs every 15 minutes.
HOW TO APPLY
Students interested in participating in the Summer
Undergraduate Research Program may submit
an application at: www.fredhutch.org/surp. The
application deadline is Friday, January 11, 2019.
Letters of recommendation for up to two references
are due by Friday, January 18, 2019. Notification
of acceptance will occur in mid- to late-February.
2012 summer interns hike Mount Rainier. From left to right: Silvanna Francescutti,
Rini Kasinathan, Lori Mendelsohn, Nancy Liu, Julissa Chavez, Anna Kahkoska. Photo credit: Julian Simon
CONTACT US
If you have any additional questions about the Summer
Undergraduate Research Program that are not addressed
in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the SURP
website, please send an email to: [email protected].
ABOUT THE FRED HUTCH
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a
world-renowned nonprofit research institution working
to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment
of cancer, HIV, and many other diseases. To learn more
about the Fred Hutch, visit:
www.fredhutch.org/en/about.html.
2011 SURP intern, Lindsay Dale, presents her research at the competitive poster session. Photo credit: Clayton Hibbert
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
A catalog of internships for high school, undergraduate,
post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical
students offered nationwide can be accessed at:
www.fredhutch.org/content/dam/public/education/
surp/internships.pdf.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is
supported in parts by the Cancer Center Support Grant
(CCSG) CURE Supplement: P30 CA015704-43S1, U54
CA 132381 (Fred Hutch) and U54 CA 132383 (NMSU).
Cover photo, 2010 SURP intern, Meighan Parker and her mentor, Elizabeth Kwan. Photo credit: Dean Forbes
www.fredhutch.org/surp
“The research environment at the Hutch is unique in that there are multitudes of disciplines and
specialties within those disciplines, but everyone is working towards a common goal of making strides
in disease research...I also really appreciated the way all of the Hutch researchers and staff
cultivated an environment that was so conducive to learning, and were receptive to my inquiries into their work despite my status as an intern.”
— SURP Intern
About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch)
is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide
research experience and mentorship for undergraduate
students who are interested in biomedical research.
Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will
complete an independent research project and present
their findings at a competitive poster session.
The program runs from Monday, June 10 through
Friday, August 9, 2019. Students must be able to
commit to this entire period in order to participate.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Interns will be paired with a faculty mentor after selecting
one of the following areas of interest:
Basic Science: Conducts fundamental research in
structural, genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental,
and evolutionary biology;
Human Biology: Interdisciplinary research; conducts
lab-based and computational research at the
interface of basic, clinical, and population sciences;
Public Health: Uses large populations as a “laboratory”
to look for links between cancer and its possible
triggers, from diet and lifestyle to environmental and
genetic factors. Conducts statistical, epidemiological,
and prevention studies around the world;
Clinical Research: Works to develop and analyze new
treatments for cancers and other diseases; and
Vaccine and Infectious Disease: Integrates
computational, laboratory, and clinical research
methods to advance the understanding of microbial
pathogenesis and infectious disease processes.
To learn more about the specific research interests of Fred
Hutch faculty, please visit www.fredhutch.org/en/labs.html.
2012 SURP intern, Seth Bensussen, and his mentor, Bicheng Han.
Photo credit: Dean Forbes
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
In addition to completing a mentored research project,
interns will participate in professional development
workshops designed to facilitate the preparation
of competitive applications for graduate or medical
school. Workshops include:
► Preparing a personal statement,
resume, and abstract;
► How to successfully apply to graduate
or medical school; and
► Preparing and presenting a scientific poster.
Interns will also attend weekly research seminars
regarding a broad array of scientific topics. The
program culminates with a competitive poster session.
The program also sponsors a number of social activities
to foster interaction among interns and their mentors.
Activities may include:
► Attending a Seattle Mariners MLB game
OR Seattle Sounders FC match;
► Riding the Seattle Great Wheel OR
touring the Theo Chocolate Factory;
► Taking a ferry to scenic Bainbridge Island; and/or
► Hiking the trails on Mount Rainier
2016 SURP intern, Cora Amundson, receives feedback to her personal statement from 2012 SURP alumna, Rini Kasinathan. Photo credit: Stephanie Louie
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
► U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
► Entering the summer BEFORE the
final year (or semester or
quarter) of undergraduate
studies; and
► Strong background in the
sciences or related area of
interest
COMPENSATION
Interns will receive $4,794 (minus taxes)
for their participation in the Summer
Undergraduate Research Program.
TRAVEL
Round trip travel costs (up to $450) are provided.
Travel arrangements will be coordinated by program
staff unless otherwise requested.
“This was my first laboratory experience outside of classes, so it was great to see how research labs operate and to have a project of my own. I’m very grateful for all the support, information, and encouragement I got as a ‘first- timer’ from everyone in the lab to the wonderful program staff.”
— SURP Intern